Froggy Jumps Short Story Elements QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of the key elements that make up a short story! by Qhandice Zara Usman 1 What is the primary purpose of a short story? a To provide a detailed character study. b To explore multiple subplots. c To convey a moral, capture a moment, or evoke a certain mood 2 What is NOT an element of a short story? a Theme b Ingredient c Character 3 Which one is a character name? a Khian b School c 12:00 PM 4 What is the role of the setting in a short story? a To develop the plot twist. b To provide context and background for the story. c To introduce the climax. 5 What is the plot of a story? a The sequence of events that unfold in the story. b The point of view. c The time and place of the story. 6 What does the term 'conflict' refer to in a short story? a The characters' backgrounds. b The setting of the story. c The problem in the story 7 What does 'theme' refer to in a short story? a The plot structure. b The message or "moral story." c The character names. 8 What is the point of view in the sentence: She is walking to school. a First Person: "I", "me", "we" b Second Person: "you", "your", "yours" c Third Person: "he", "she", "they"